SpotOn! Basics: Skills, Competencies and Strengths

Learn more about how Zorakle Profiles measures a prospective franchisee’s competencies, and how to align prospect with franchise concepts that are complementary in their strategic plans and value package. Take the SpotOn! Profile yourself: https://www.zorakle.net/assessment/welcome/leadership

He’s a Turd

I got a call the other day from a franchisor. He says, “I understand you’re in the profiling business.” I said, “Yes, sir we are.” He says, “Can that profiling tool of yours tell me if someone is gonna be a turd?” “Well sir, that depends what you mean by turd.” “You know turd. He[…]

Scott Sharkey: Importance of a Bucket List

Scott Sharkey, CEO of Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids discusses his bucket list, leaving a legacy and spending time wisely creating memories, in this SpotOn! Chat episode with Rebecca Monet of Zorakle Profiles.

Pete Baldine on Franchise Today

It takes a tough guy like Pete Baldine, of Moran Industries to successfully drive a business to the next level through COVID-19. https://www.blogtalkradio.com/franchisetoday/2020/05/13/pete-baldine-president-of-moran-brands-driving-through-covid-19

The Collaborate Franchise Culture

What are the attributes of a Collaborate Franchise Culture? How can you tell if a prospective franchisee will fit within a Collaborate Franchise Culture. This short SpotOn! Basics training discusses the Collaborate Franchise Culture. Take the SpotOn! Profile yourself: https://www.zorakle.net/assessment/welcome/leadership

1-800-Striper: Right Fit Franchisee DNA Established

Striping since 1999. In the summer of 1999, Luke Menear began working for a pavement maintenance company at the age of 19. The owner of the company had done some striping but did not want to make that a major focus of his business, and so he mentioned to Luke that he was selling off[…]

Spray-Net: Right Fit Franchisee DNA Established

Spray-Net is the most cost-effective way to boost curb appeal. Spray-Net offers homeowners a new kind of paint finish. A factory-quality finish that won’t peel, doesn’t require re-painting 2-5 years down the line and looks like-new… not repainted. In as little as a day, Spray-Net can revamp aluminum and vinyl siding, hardie-board, stucco, brick and[…]

IFA 2020 Convention

Will you be attending IFA’s 60th Annual Convention? It is franchising’s biggest event for business development and personal growth. Whether you’re a franchising veteran or just starting out, there are sessions designed for everyone. This is your chance to network and chart the future of the industry.

Never Trust a Boat Captain to Take Photos

Never trust a boat captain to take photos. Amada Senior Care and IFPG hosting a delightful get together in Long Beach, CA on the Amada Yacht! Recognize anyone? To name a few: Jared Turner, Scott & Sharon Diener, Stephanie Blumstein, Marcos Moura, Red Boswell, Rebecca Monet, Alpa Patel, the ABC (Always Best Care) guys …[…]

Business Isn’t Always Kumbaya. Sometimes It’s War.

Business, some assume, is like a quiet game of backyard badminton. You volley your aerodynamic birdie across the net and your customers volley back silver and gold. Ah, Kumbaya! However, between launching the perfect birdie and banking the silver much will happen. It’s all fun and games until it gets competitive. One minute your customers[…]

Emerging Franchisor Conference

Zoracle Profiles participated in this year’s Emerging Franchisor Conference. Got to listen to the sage wisdom of Mary Ann O’Connell (FranWise), Nancy Bigley (Painting with a Twist), Dustin Hansen (InXpress), Richard Simtob (Zoup!), Shannon Wiburn (Just Between Friends), Candace Couture (Planet Fitness and Ashley Schuetz (Massage Heights). There is something very special about franchising …[…]